Ashfield vs Dulwich Hill
The verdict
Ashfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.27M versus $2.55M in Dulwich Hill. Dulwich Hill is closer to the coast (5.6 km vs 7.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ashfield rates higher (79 vs 66/100 in Dulwich Hill).
Scores
| Ashfield | Dulwich Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 97 | 97 |
| Education | 86 | 87 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashfield | Dulwich Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,012 | 14,046 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,888 | $2,095 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.3% | 61.9% |
| Born in Australia | 45.4% | 63.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ashfield High Growth · Dulwich Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashfield | Dulwich Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.27M | $2.55M |
| Median unit price | $903K | $964K |
| House price YoY | -1.1% | 17.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $895 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashfield | Dulwich Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 48 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 274 | 320 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,480 | 3,161 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashfield | Dulwich Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,089 | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashfield · Dulwich Hill
Transport
| Ashfield | Dulwich Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 95 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 7 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 140 m | 780 m |
Liveability
| Ashfield | Dulwich Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 43 | 7 |
| Parks | 29 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 60 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.7 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ashfield | Dulwich Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,012 | 14,046 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,460 | 14,647 |
| Projected 2041 | 31,342 | 18,150 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.54% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashfield or Dulwich Hill?
Ashfield has the higher residential safety score (Ashfield 79/100 vs Dulwich Hill 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashfield or Dulwich Hill?
Ashfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.27M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Ashfield or Dulwich Hill?
Ashfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashfield 1089 vs Dulwich Hill 1084; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashfield or Dulwich Hill?
Ashfield and Dulwich Hill have similar transport scores.
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